As well as a board featuring city landmarks, the game’s traditional tokens – such as the Scottie dog, racing car and boot – will be absent in favour of north-east themed pieces which will be voted on by the public - with potential options including Sir Alex Ferguson, an oil rig or even a seagull.

A north-east road has been blocked following a two-car crash. Police were called to the B9170 Inverurie to Oldmeldrum road after reports of the collision at 9.25am. Units have not yet arrived on scene. It is not thought that there are any injuries as a result of the incident.

Michael Wilkie, 37, is alleged to have driven dangerously on the A96 Oyne Fork to Thainstone road and elsewhere, on April 22, at “excessive speed” in an attempt to evade pursuing police, and driving the wrong way around a roundabout.

An Aberdeen man reported missing has been traced safe and well, police have said. Steven Murray, 29, was last seen on Montgomery Road in the city at 10pm on Sunday. It is understood Steven was traced in the early hours of this morning.